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STOP THE CUTS: Don’t Balance the Books on the Backs of our Children!
Aontú calls on the Education Minister, the Department of Education and the Education Authority to halt proposed education cuts, including a further £20 million in reductions, and to reverse changes to SEN transport and school meal charges. The party also urges restoring school programme funding…
Education Disability and equality Original release: STOP THE CUTS: Don’t Balance the Books on the Backs of our Children! (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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DUP punishing children and schools through latest Petition of Concern, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA says the DUP's Petition of Concern against an Assembly bill on Irish-medium education punishes children and schools. He calls for reform of Stormont so no single party can block progress.
Education Disability and equality Original release: DUP punishing children and schools through latest Petition of Concern, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin should be honest about its part in the past
DUP Newry & Armagh MLA Gareth Wilson says Fine Gael's five-month blueprint, offering a forum, junior minister and further talks, does not change Northern Ireland's place in the UK, and calls on Dublin to be honest about its role in the past, particularly regarding victims of terrorism.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Dublin should be honest about its part in the past (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows invites unionists to join a revitalised UUP
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA makes a "big, broad offer" inviting unionists across Northern Ireland, including elected representatives from other unionist parties, to join the Ulster Unionist Party as it builds a new leadership team. He says unionism needs change and cites Health Minister Robbie…
Other Health Original release: Burrows invites unionists to join a revitalised UUP (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sheehan slams plans by DUP to veto Irish-medium Education Workforce Plan Bill
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan slams the DUP's plan to veto his Irish-medium Education Workforce Plan Bill via a petition of concern, saying it would harm children learning through Irish. He calls on the DUP to abandon the move and let the Assembly vote, describing the opposition as anti-Irish bigotry.
Education Disability and equality Original release: Sheehan slams plans by DUP to veto Irish-medium Education Workforce Plan Bill (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson calls for action after supporters across the North blocked from FAI Cup final
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson congratulates Derry City on their FAI Cup victory but criticises RTÉ for again geo-blocking viewers in the North from watching the final. She calls on RTÉ to ensure northern supporters are not excluded from major sporting occasions.
Other Original release: Ferguson calls for action after supporters across the North blocked from FAI Cup final (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI and Translink must investigate reports of sectarian gestures – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on the PSNI and Translink to urgently investigate reports of loyalist bandsmen making sectarian gestures on a bus after a parade on the Ormeau Road, mocking victims of the Sean Graham bookmakers attack.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sean Graham bookies massacre sectarian gestures reports Original release: PSNI and Translink must investigate reports of sectarian gestures – Hargey (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of Bloody Sunday justice campaigner John Kelly
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald pays tribute to John Kelly, who campaigned for the Bloody Sunday families, saying she is grieved by his death and praising his lifelong pursuit of truth and justice. She sends sympathies to his family and the people of Derry.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Death of Bloody Sunday campaigner John Kelly Original release: Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of Bloody Sunday justice campaigner John Kelly (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy expresses condolences on the death of John Kelly, describing him as a campaigner for truth and justice who worked to clear his brother Michael and other Bloody Sunday victims of blame.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Death of Bloody Sunday campaigner John Kelly Original release: Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John Kelly (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Continuation of incredABLE adult short break services warmly welcomed – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes welcomes the withdrawal of a 'cease and desist' order on incredABLE's adult short break services in the Southern Trust area, saying the services can continue. He calls on the Department of Health to engage with stakeholders when designing new regulatory guidelines.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Continuation of incredABLE adult short break services warmly welcomed – Hughes (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Glorification of IRA terrorism still prominent in Mid Ulster
TUV Mid Ulster condemns paramilitary regalia displayed at a Clonoe funeral for Noel Quinn, a convicted terrorist, and says the glorification of terrorism has no place in Mid Ulster. Its candidates also criticise Sinn Féin and the First Minister over the events.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Funeral of convicted IRA terrorist Noel Quinn in Clonoe Original release: Glorification of IRA terrorism still prominent in Mid Ulster (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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SAS claims cannot override evidence or judicial findings – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane challenges former SAS commander George Simm's BBC Good Morning Ulster comments, saying his claims that investigations into British Army actions are persecution attack bereaved families' right to truth and justice. He argues that a claim that SAS arrests disproved a…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Former SAS commander's comments on SAS actions in Northern Ireland Original release: SAS claims cannot override evidence or judicial findings – Finucane (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Brett praises integrity of McCartney family
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett praises the McCartney family's courage and resolve after the BBC programme 'Murder in Belfast: Sisters Seeking Justice' was released. He says Sinn Féin figures will be uncomfortable and accuses the party of hypocrisy over its demands for truth and justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Brett praises integrity of McCartney family (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Overwhelming opposition to Alliance Conversion Practices Bill -…
DUP MLA Pam Cameron says a Committee for Communities survey shows 93.55% of 1,379 respondents opposed the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill, and calls on the Alliance Party to heed the public and halt the Bill. She argues prosecutors flagged vague harm thresholds and reach into family…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Alliance Conversion Practices Bill Original release: Overwhelming opposition to Alliance Conversion Practices Bill -… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government must not cooperate with British legacy structures that undermine accountability – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, chair of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, urges the Justice Minister to implement the committee's report on the Legacy of the Troubles Bill 2026, including opposing changes that could weaken accountability and protecting prosecutions and inquests.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Legacy of the Troubles Bill 2026 report publication Original release: Irish Government must not cooperate with British legacy structures that undermine accountability – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Chief Constable’s clarification changes a word, not the substance: PIRA’s stance should not shape policing
TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP says the Chief Constable's change of wording on the Provisional IRA's 'position' at Drumcree does not address why it was relevant to policing, and asks the DUP to explain continuing to sustain Sinn Féin in government.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Drumcree policing assessment controversy Original release: Chief Constable’s clarification changes a word, not the substance: PIRA’s stance should not shape policing (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: Budget must deliver support now and invest in Northern Ireland's future
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP writes to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget, urging targeted help for households facing high energy and bills, including extra money for the home heating oil scheme and an Essentials Guarantee for Universal Credit. She also proposes a ten-year investment partnership on…
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Stormont budget request for household support and infrastructure investment Original release: Hanna: Budget must deliver support now and invest in Northern Ireland's future (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll responds to PSNI confirmation that explosive devices seized in the Shankill area are being investigated as extreme right-wing terrorism. He calls for a serious response to far-right organising and says the far right, not Garvaghy Road residents or anti-racist…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Shankill area explosives and weapons discovery linked to far-right extremists Original release: Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
Alliance Belfast Councillor Michael Long welcomes Belfast City Council's endorsement of an Alliance proposal to have council officers meet the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee before next year's Fleadh. The move follows disability groups' concerns about this year's event.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Fleadh 2026 accessibility concerns and proposals Original release: Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly selected as Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidates
Alliance MLAs Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly announce they have been re-selected to stand for East Antrim at the 6 May 2027 Assembly election. Dickson calls for voters to retain their two cross-community MLAs, while Donnelly stresses health service reform.
Community relations and legacy Health Issue: Alliance selects East Antrim Assembly candidates Original release: Stewart Dickson and Danny Donnelly selected as Alliance East Antrim Assembly candidates (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)